London, England
The Churchill Arms
This pub was 238 years old when it decided to revamp its image: It started serving Thai food.
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Rome, Italy
Elephant and Obelisk
A detailed pachyderm supports Rome's smallest Egyptian obelisk.
Kansasville, Wisconsin
Richard Bong State Recreation Area
The Bong-area park police have asked visitors to please, stop stealing the signs.
Chicago, Illinois
Tiffany Dome
This massive stained-glass masterpiece is thought to be the largest Tiffany dome in existence.
Permanently Closed
Homewood, Illinois
Ken Norman's Abandoned Mansion
The NBA player's elaborate former home is now a ghost of its old glory.
New York, New York
The High Line
Elevated freight railway turned wildly successful urban park.
London, England
The Executioner's Ax
Tucked away in the Tower of London is the weapon once used to execute high-profile prisoners.
Kenosha, Wisconsin
Franks Diner
Behind a modern brick exterior lies the oldest continuously-operating lunch-car diner in the United States.
Paris, France
Harry's New York Bar
A favorite Paris bar for U.S. expats, including Gershwin, Hemingway, and James Bond.
Lakewood, Colorado
Casa Bonita
At this Denver landmark, the meals are compulsory, the sopapillas are complimentary, and the insanity is everywhere.
Detroit, Michigan
Ford Piquette Avenue Plant
The birthplace of the Ford Model T is now a museum full of antique cars.
Key Biscayne, Florida
Cape Florida Lighthouse
Located within a historic park, the beacon is the oldest standing structure in Miami.
Paris, France
The Bouquinistes of Paris
The tradition of open-air secondhand and antiquarian bookselling in Paris dates back to the Renaissance.
Permanently Closed
Orlando, Florida
Discovery Island
Disney's abandoned animal island is now an overgrown ruin that was almost the coolest attraction ever.
Wilmette, Illinois
Bahá'í Temple
The only Bahá'í house of worship in North America and one of only a handful worldwide.
Iceland
Kerið Crater Lake
This eye-popping Icelandic crater lake is surrounded by red volcanic rock.
Porto, Portugal
McDonald's Imperial
This restored Portuguese cafe may well be the most beautiful place in the world to grab a Big Mac.
Granada, Spain
Muslim Gravestones of the Alhambra
Spanish architects used seized Muslim gravestones to rebuild parts of the fortress.
Lisbon, Portugal
Rhinoceros of Belém Tower
A king's pet, a pope's gift, an artist's inspiration, and a tragic shipwreck.
Porto, Portugal
Igreja de São Francisco
The stunning interior of this Gothic church is covered in ornate gold details.
Porto, Portugal
Sao Bento Station
Elaborate tile work in this railway station tells the story of Portugal.
Porto, Portugal
Livraria Lello
One of the most beautiful bookstores in the world hides a neo-Gothic interior behind an art nouveau facade.
Madrid, Spain
El Oso y el Madroño (The Bear and the Strawberry Tree)
This sweet-toothed bear searching for snacks has been a symbol of Madrid for decades.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Amsterdam Cheese Museum
This cheese shop also houses a museum devoted to Dutch dairy.
